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2023 Most Popular Online Computer Programming Schools

7 Colleges
$45,629 Avg Salary
$27,450 Avg Student Debt

Computer Programming is the #169 most popular major in the country with 490 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

The Most Popular Online Computer Programming Schools ranking is one of many tools that Grad Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 7 schools in the United States to see which ones were the most popular online programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for programming majors pursuing an online .

#1

Harvard University

Cambridge, MA

Our analysis found Harvard University to be the most popular school for computer programming students who want to pursue an online degree in the United States. Located in the medium-sized city of Cambridge, Harvard is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

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The excellent online programs at Tulane University of Louisiana helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer programming schools in the United States. Tulane is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of New Orleans.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend American Public University System. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Online Computer Programming Schools list. American Military University is a very large private for-profit school located in the fringe town of Charles Town.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Missouri - St Louis. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Online Computer Programming Schools list. Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, UMSL is a public college with a large student population.

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#5

Winston - Salem State University

Winston-Salem, NC

Out of the 7 schools in the United States that were part of this year’s ranking, Winston - Salem State University landed the # 5 spot on the list. WSSU is a medium-sized public school located in the midsize city of Winston-Salem.

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#5

Clemson University

Clemson, SC

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Clemson University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Online Computer Programming Schools list. Located in the large suburb of Clemson, Clemson is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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#5

Purdue University Global

Indianapolis, IN

The excellent online programs at Purdue University Global helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer programming schools in the United States. Purdue University Global is a very large public school located in the small city of Indianapolis.

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 20,748
Computer Science 15,813
Information Technology 10,754
Information Science 6,934
Computer Software & Applications 4,047

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 7 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to luis gomes.

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